Longwing

Translation of "longwing" into Russian

Noun

longwing

longwings pl

Used for certain butterflies (Heliconiinae) and, in falconry jargon, for long-winged falcons.

длиннокрыл

зоол.; бабочка или хищная птица с длинными крыльями

The zebra longwing is Florida’s state butterfly.

Зебровый длиннокрыл — официальная бабочка штата Флорида.

длиннокрыл

сокол или другая длиннокрылая хищная птица; сокольничий жаргон

The falconer released his longwing at dawn to hunt over the fields.

Сокольничий выпустил своего длиннокрыла на рассвете, чтобы тот охотился над полями.

Adjective

longwing

Attributive use of the noun; relational adjective not normally graded.

Longwing butterflies glide slowly through the rainforest understory.

Длиннокрылые бабочки медленно парят в подлеске тропического леса.

Noun

Any butterfly of the subfamily Heliconiinae, especially of the genus Heliconius, noted for its long, narrow wings.

The zebra longwing is Florida’s state butterfly.

(falconry) A falcon or other long-winged bird of prey, particularly one trained for falconry.

The falconer released his longwing at dawn to hunt over the fields.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of longwing butterflies or falcons; having long wings.

Longwing butterflies glide slowly through the rainforest understory.